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P&S ModCast 340: Perception, Cognition, Decision Cycle
The panel discusses how people perceive information, process meaning, decide, and act to gain advantage during high-pressure encounters.
Read articleEvolution of the Dark Star Gear Apollo.
A decade ago my passion for wheelguns was reignited like a wildfire. Blazing along I came across a special edition of the Ruger SP101. Had to have it. How…
Read articleP&S ModCast 321 — Survival 4: Fire
P&S ModCast 321 explores survival 4: fire through a practical outdoor-survival and fieldcraft lens.
Read articleP&S ModCast 318: Understanding Response to Mass-Casualty Incidents
Ed Monk and Lee Weems discuss active-shooter incidents, police response, incomplete information, coordination, preparation, and mass-casualty outcomes.
Read articleP&S ModCast 317 — Survival 3: Food & Water
P&S ModCast 317 explores survival 3: food & water through a practical outdoor-survival and fieldcraft lens.
Read articleSYMTAC Consulting Shotgun Skills AAR
8-9 October, 2022Hosted by Green OpsShadow Hawk Defense Range, Hedgesville, WVPhotos by the author and Green Ops instructors Instructors:Rob HaughtMatt HaughtBob MeffordGary Powers Class Description (from sym-tac.com/courses):Our flagship…
Read articlePurposefully Reducing Your EDC Footprint
How to reduce an everyday-carry footprint without abandoning reliability, concealment, training, or the mission-driven thinking needed for a smaller defensive firearm setup.
Read articleA Missing Terminal Ballistic Frame of Reference
There is an interesting pattern with people who are looking for the best possible defensive pistol ammo and yet are drawn to questionable unproven solutions that feature misleading…
Read articleP&S ModCast 311 — Survival 2: Shelter & Clothing
P&S ModCast 311 explores survival 2: shelter & clothing through a practical outdoor-survival and fieldcraft lens.
Read articleP&S ModCast 309 — The Knife Episode
P&S ModCast 309 brings Shane Adams, LT Wright, and host Matt Landfair together to discuss knife design, selection, carry, and practical use.
Read articleP&S ModCast 308 — Pistol Bullet Performance
Dr. Andrew D. Fisher, Mark Fricke, Chuck Haggard, Dr. Sherman House, and Matt Landfair discuss pistol-bullet wounding and performance.
Read articleP&S ModCast 307 — Myths & Legends of Outdoor Survival
P&S ModCast 307 examines outdoor-survival myths, the Law of Threes, preparedness, fieldcraft, and real-world survival priorities with Shane Adams, Craig Caudill, and Evan Hill.
Read articleMaintaining Consistent Shells in the Tube
Staggering rounds in a shotgun or having different types of shells loaded into the tube/magazine is not a good idea. For a defensive shotgun or any shotgun that…
Read articleThe Over Reliance on SMEs
I have a theory as to why it is difficult for some to grasp nuance with defensive concepts, especially in weapon, caliber, and gear choices. For many people…
Read articleOptimal Is Not Universal
To disregard options and recognize optimal isn’t universal is quite short sighted. Concealment capabilities have increased dramatically with products like the Phlster Enigma. Combine that with certain guns…
Read articleDoes Body Armor Fit Your Needs?
The following will upset some who have not thought things through. The goal is to be smart about buying stuff and integrate with your system and mindset. If…
Read articleTaurus 856 size comparison.
So probably the most common question regarding the Taurus 856 is ”How big is it compared to ____?” I sat down with a caliper and scale to try…
Read articleRange Report – Taurus 856 Talo
So I’ve had time to clean and inspect the 856 after its first range trip. This will be my thoughts and observations thus far. I put together a…
Read articleJustification For Carrying A Firearm
What about humans has changed in the last one thousand years? Has there been a physiological change? Has our core behavior as a species changed? Have we established…
Read articleTraining Toward a More Complete Skillset
Training provides techniques and reference points, but a complete defensive skillset requires integration, context, judgment, varied experience, and continual development.
Read articleOn School Resource Officers
As I circulate through our profession, I have developed a general impression of the School Resource Officer (SRO) programs we as a community have developed and allowed to…
Read articleActive Shooter, Law Enforcement, and Citizen
This is not a discussion of the tragic event in Texas. This is a generic overview discussion about active shooter incidents, the every day carry citizen, and how…
Read articleAddressing Violence
Addressing violence requires accountability, enforcement of existing laws, attention to root causes, and a clear distinction between criminal conduct and the rights of law-abiding people.
Read articleP&S ModCast 298 — Weighing Options for Home Defense
The panel examines how household needs, access, storage, training, planning, and weapon characteristics shape responsible home-defense choices.
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